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Kerkas Family History

Kerkas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kerkes, Karas, Kerker, Farkas, Kardas, Berka, Berkes, Kuras, Zervas

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Where is the Kerkas family from?

You can see how Kerkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kerkas families living in Washington. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kerkas's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Kerkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Kerkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerkas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Kerkas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Kerkas. For the veterans among your Kerkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerkas lifespan?

Average Kerkas life expectancy in 1967 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerkas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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